Our Favorite Hotel Bars from Around the World

Our Favorite Hotel Bars from Around the World

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Amalfi barstools, armchairs and dining tables offer a variety of seating options at the Raffles Hotel Singapore's striking poolside bar by Champalimaud Design.    

Relax, enjoy a cocktail (and a comfortable perch), and take in the local scenery at some of the world's most renowned hotel bars

A travel expert before his time, Ernest Hemingway once shared this advice to those about to embark on a journey to a new destination: "Don't bother with churches, government buildings or city squares, if you want to know about a culture, spend a night in its bars." Many have taken this advice a step further and applied it to hotels, judging an establishment by the quality of its bar and the cocktails it serves. 


Specializing in Residential, Contract, Marine, and Hospitality, we travel the world through the lens of our collections. Join us as we bar hop to some of our favorite hotels, from Singapore to Mexico.

1. The Pavilion Bar at 41 North Hotel


  • Where: Newport, Rhode Island
  • Featured Pieces: Koko II Mesh Barstool with Arms

Our Koko II stackable bar stools are versatile enough for any setting, especially when in Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy the view while sipping a beverage of your choice at 41 North's waterfront bar.


2. The Shack at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita


  • Where: Punta Mita, Mexico
  • Featured Pieces: Zeya Lounge Chairs

Our handwoven Zeya lounge chairs are the perfect respite at this casual beach bar and lounge area at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita. Located a short drive away from Puerta Vallarta, this luxury resort offers unforgettable views of the Pacific Coast. Designed by Chicago-based firm Anderson/Miller and Marin-based Vita Planning & Landscape Architecture, offers epic views of the Pacific Coast.  


Christian Horan

3. Pool Bar at Raffles Singapore


  • Where: Singapore
  • Featured Pieces: Amalfi Barstools, Dining Tables and Armchairs

After tapping Champalimaud Design to head a two-year renovation, the renowned Raffles Hotel Singapore is looking better than ever. The pool bar, which features our Amalfi barstools, dining tables and armchairs, is wrapped in emerald green—a nod to the tropical nature of the island that inspired Champalimaud throughout the property.


Benny Loh

4. AC Sky Bar at AC Hotel by Marriott


  • Where: Orlando, Florida
  • Featured Pieces: Duo Mesh Barstools

Our Duo Mesh barstools blend in seamlessly with this angular, stone bar at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Orlando, Florida, designed by the renowned Virginia-based architecture firm, Baskervill.



5. Mango at Four Seasons Resort Nevis


  • Where: Nevis, West Indies
  • Featured Pieces: Koko II JANUSwood Barstools

Our Koko II JANUSWOOD barstools complement the contemporary design of an open-concept Caribbean seaside bar at this Four Seasons Resort designed by New York- and Caribbean-based architect Anne Hersh.


Christian Horan

6. Pau Huaka'i at Hyatt Ka'anapali Residence Club


  • Where: Maui, Hawaii
  • Featured Pieces: Quinta Fully Woven Barstools

You'll feel like you're at your home away from home when you stay at the Hyatt Ka'anapali Residence Club, which offers one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with private lanais and water views. The hotel's beachfront "Tiki Bar" features our Quinta collection, a comfortable perch to watch the sunset and enjoy speciality libations from master mixologists.  


7. Sunset Deck at JW Marriott Hotel Guadalajara


  • Where: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Featured Pieces: Knot Barstool with Arms

What could be better than a craft cocktail after a dip in the pool at JW Marriott Hotel in Guadalajara's outdoor bar? The recreation area by the outdoor swimming pool designed by Architectura de Interiores offers a breathtaking view of the city and features many of our favorite furniture designs, including the Nexus lounge chair XL and Knot barstools.